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LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART PROSPECTUS
Prospectus 2012 - 2013
2012 - 2013
2012–2013
LCA Prospectus 2012/13 Pitch
Leeds College of Art Prospectus Route One Concept The concept for this route combines the classic history and heritage of Leeds College of Art, with a contemporary design approach. The heritage is reflected in the colour choice and finish, combined with a minimal design direction to the layout and use of sans-serif type. The two together effectively communicating the independent, specialist art & design institution.
Design Direction Stone Grey stock both conveys a sense of LCA’s historic past, yet is neutral enough to remain appropriate to a modern audience. Large dates are a copper-bronze metallic foil, complimenting the stock and communicating a high quality, professional institution. Lines in the outside margin are representative of the sections within the book and are a repeated theme throughout.
Guidelines Typeface
- DinPro Bold for headings - DinPro Regular for sub-headings
Grid
- 12 column grid, 4mm gutter - 10mm margins, 15mm inside
Specification Size - 200mm x 200mm Cover
- Pale Grey Colorplan, 270gsm - Copper-bronze foil block
Inner
- 100% recycled uncoated, 120gsm
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Leeds College of Art —
Leeds College of Art —
Prospectus 2012 - 2013
Prospectus
2012 - 2013
Leeds College of Art Prospectus Route Two Concept Route two is a more traditional approach. The use of deep, rich colours and a white foil block again communicate a sense of history and show LCA as a leader in art & design education. The use of a serif typeface aids this; the layout is subtle yet detailed, contrasting with the bold colour and finish of the stock.
Design Direction Imperial Blue stock is rich and distinctive. White foil-blocked type remains equal size, and considered spacing makes function and readability the primary focus.
Guidelines Typeface
- Sabon bold for headings - Sabon Regular for sub-headings
Grid
- 12 column grid, 4mm gutter - 10mm margins, 15mm inside
Specification Size - 200mm x 200mm Cover
- Imperial Colorplan, 270gsm - Pearl white foil block
Inner
- 100% recycled uncoated, 120gsm
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LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART
LEEDS COLLEGE LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART S COLLEGE OF ART PROSPECT 2012 PROSPECTUS ROSPECTUS 2012–2013 2012–2013 PROSPECTUS 2012-2013
Leeds College of Art Prospectus Route Three Concept Route three demonstrates a more experimental approach with the type and finish. The dynamic layout provides an engaging cover design that would appeal to a design orientated audience.
Design Direction The type and layout, although seemingly erratic, is well considered and structured in such a way that all the necessary information is readable when viewing either the front or back singularly.
The white printed type and the silver foiled yeardates on the recycled stock reflects the college as a forward thinking, sustainable yet innovative design institution.
Neutral colours are used together with bold type, creating a classic and contemporary, functional and visual book cover.
Guidelines Typeface
- DinPro Bold - DinPro Regular
Grid
- 12 column grid, 4mm gutter - 10mm margins, 15mm inside
Specification Size - 200mm x 200mm Cover
- Colorplan Stone, 270gsm - Multiple hit Pantone white - Silver foil block
Inner
- 100% recycled uncoated, 120gsm
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Our graduates approach employment or continued study from a unique viewpoint; they’re aware of the tradition and history of printed textiles and surface pattern design, but are also familiar with the latest technologies and cutting-edge design thinking.
First year – Printed Fabrics – Design for Print – Principles of Pattern Design – Design in Context – Personal Project – Personal & Professional Development 1 – Critical Studies 1 – Elective Module
Links with industry We collaborate with Tigerprint and Pattern Fashion Fabric Studio, as well as other companies and studios, whenever appropriate opportunities arise. In the final year we encourage students to work with companies that have led to exciting successes for our students in Europe and the USA.
fairs, where we exhibit student designs. We also show student work at the Leeds International Book Fair and the Glasgow International Artist Book Fair. The New Designers Exhibition in London is an opportunity for our graduating students to present themselves and their work to a professional audience and to meet potential employers.
Second year – Design and Innovation – Industrial Portfolio – Drawing for Design – Design Direction – Professional Practice Development 2 – Enterprise & Innovation – Setting up a Business in the Creative Industries – Critical Studies 2 – Elective Module
Work placements This is a key aspect of the course from the second year onwards, and you will be encouraged to do periods of work placement to suit your individual requirements. Students have been as far afield as Calcutta, USA, Barcelona and Milan, although the majority go to London or other locations throughout the UK. This year, our students have been to the design studios of Liberty, Alexander McQueen, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, River Island, Duchamp, Amanda Wakeley, Alison Willoughby, Karen Nicol and many others.
Resources We have professionally equipped textileprint workshops with three full-time specialist technicians. These workshops offer equipment for dyeing, screen-printing, heat-transfer printing, digital printing and laser-cutting. The well-equipped CAD suites have both PCs and Macs. All students have access to the internet and use software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign (no prior knowledge of these is necessary).
Third year – Visual Research and Professional Application – Design & Realisation – Personal & Professional Development 3 – Dissertation
Study visits As part of the course, we visit major cities of culture. In the past, these have included Amsterdam, Barcelona, Milan, Paris, London, Florence and New York. Exhibition opportunities During the second year, a trip to Paris offers the opportunity to visit the Maison et Objet interior trade fair or Indigo and Premiere Vision international fashion fabric trade
European links The course participates in the College’s Erasmus student exchange scheme (see page 76 for more information). Progression & career opportunities Graduates go on to employment in the following industries: fashion and furnishing textile design; card and gift wrap; wall coverings; media and publications; fashion marketing; styling; buying; fashion accessories; costume design; and interior design. Each year, several students continue their studies at MA, MSc or PGCE level.
Course contact Julie Bland / Paul Sunter Tel. 0113 202 8000
Recent awards – Prestigious Textiles Award 2009 (first prize) – Association of Fashion Textile Course – Award 2009 (first, second & third prizes) – Textile Finishers’ Association Award 2009 (second prize) – The British Textile Designers’ Guild Plaque 2009 (winner) – Unitex European Fashion Print – Competition 2009 (fourth and fifth prizes) – Society of Designers and Colourists – Competition 2009 (second prize) – The Selvedge Award for Excellence in Textiles 2009, Texprint 2009 – New Designer Exhibition 2008, – Designer of the Year Award – 2008 Bradford Textiles Society ‘Crossing the Boundaries’ for Interiors (second and third prizes) – Textiles Finishers’ Association Award 2008 (first prize) – Premier Vision Travel Bursary 2008 – International SETLR Competition Winner 2007 – International SETLR Competition Winner 2006 – Textiles Finishers’ Association Award 2008 (first prize) – Premier Vision Travel Bursary 2008 International SETLR Competition Winner 2007
Higher education
We will encourage you to recognise yourself as a professional designer and to develop an enquiring and versatile attitude to designing. You will be helped to explore, develop and express innovative concepts, and to find your own approaches to the wide range of specialisations within the course.
Course details UCAS W222
Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern
BA (Hons) Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design
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Higher education In all instances, you will need to have a portfolio of relevant practical work that shows your ability and enthusiasm for the course that you are applying for, as well as achieving level 3 qualification/s in an art and design related subject (see below). You also need to have passed GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C or above, or Key Skills Communications Level 2. For mature students, an Access to Higher Education qualification in art and design will also be acceptable to demonstrate English language ability. For mature students who are unable to provide formal evidence of an appropriate standard of English, the College may request completion of its own English proficiency test. If you are studying an accredited Foundation Diploma in Art and Design You’ll need 240 UCAS tariff points** from your Foundation Diploma and your AS and A2 results. You may add together AS/A2 and Foundation Diploma tariff points in arriving at 240 points. You will also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above).
If you are studying for a BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma You’ll need 240 UCAS tariff points** from a National (Extended) Diploma in a relevant subject or a Creative and Media Diploma (Level 3). You will also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above). If you are studying for your AS and A2s You’ll need 240 tariff points** from AS and A2 study. Two of your qualifications must be at A2 level, one of which should be in an art and design or a related subject. You will also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above). If you are a mature student studying for a recognised Access to Higher Education course You’ll need a recognised Access to Higher Education course specialising in art and design. If you are studying for a BTEC National Certificate You will need 240 UCAS tariff points** from a BTEC National Certificate in a relevant subject. You will also need a GCSE grade A*- C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above). We welcome a wide range of qualifications and seek to accept students with the best potential to succeed, irrespective of their background.
HNC Millinery To apply, you should be at least 18 years old with at least one of the following: four GCSEs at grade C or above and one A-Level in a related area; a National (Extended) Diploma, National Certificate, or AVCE in a related area; a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design; or equivalent qualifications and/or industrial experience. This course also welcomes students who are returning to education; in this case we take into account your motivation, potential and previous achievements and experience within the clothing/fashion industry. Studying for any other qualification? We accept a number of other qualifications. For full details please refer to course entry requirements on the UCAS website and the UCAS tariff points tables at www.ucas.ac.uk ** Tariff points below 240 may be acceptable for some courses: please see individual course pages on our website or visit the UCAS website for more details. Tariff points gained at AS level will only count towards the overall tariff score if the same subject has not been taken at A2 level. A guide to tariff points may be found on the UCAS website at www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/
Further education Foundation Diploma in Art & Design entry requirements You should normally be at least 18 years old with one A-Level plus three GCSE passes at grade C or above, or with equivalent qualifications. National (Extended) Diploma entry requirements You should be at least 16 years old, have four GCSE passes at grade C or above, or an Intermediate GNVQ or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design at a merit or above, and be able to present a portfolio of work which shows your interest and ability in art, design and/or technology. Level One or Level Two Diploma in Art & Design entry requirements For the Level Two Diploma you should normally be at least 16 years old with at least three GCSE passes at Grade D, and be able to present a portfolio of work which shows your interest and ability in art, design and/or technology. There are no entry requirements for the Level One diploma. Progression to Level Two will normally require a merit to be achieved at Level One.
Spreads Design Direction Layout is structured, clear and readable, dictated by a modular grid and additional ‘line signatures’.
Colours Four colours are chosen for both cover routes, each used to represent the four book sections.
The line signatures appear in the right margins of each page, containing section information and page numbers. These appear in the corresponding colour of the section, and form a solid line of colour across the outer edge of all the pages.
Copper brown - Information /further information Sapphire blue - Higher Education courses Scarlet red - Further Education courses Forest green - Student profiles
Guidelines Grid
- 12 columns, 4mm gutter - 12 rows, 4mm gutter - 10mm margins, 15mm inside
Type size
- 16pt headings/section titles - 8pt body copy - 8.5/11.5pt further information (course codes, etc.)
General Art & Design and Access to HE entry requirements There are no formal entry qualifications for this course, but you may wish to show us examples of work which demonstrate your creative side or skills such as drawings, paintings, models, garments or photographs. Students with sufficient experience in art and design may progress directly to the second year (Access to Higher Education) of the course. Mature students If you’re older than the typical college entrant and don’t have traditional qualifications, we will consider your relevant experience as well as your educational background. Your application form should provide as much information as possible for consideration by admissions staff and, if we consider it to be relevant, we’ll
Further Information
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For mature students who do not have traditional qualifications we will consider your relevant experience as well as your educational background. Your application form should provide as much information as possible for consideration by admissions staff and if considered relevant will be explored further at interview.
Entry Requirements
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